East Africa

Uganda Airlines suspends flights to Kinshasa City

Paul MurungiBusiness & MarketsCompany NewsEast AfricaGlobal NewsNews & AnalysisThe Big StoryJanuary 28, 2025January 28, 2025

Uganda Airlines has suspended its flights to Democratic Republic of Congo capital city, Kinshasa, after violent riots and attacks on several foreign embassies today. The Airline said in a statement that…

COUNTING THE COST: Uganda-DRC trade grinds to a halt over raging war in Goma city

Paul MurungiCompany NewsEast AfricaEnergy, Oil & GasGlobal NewsManufacturing & IndustryNews & AnalysisPolitics & GovermentThe Big StoryJanuary 28, 2025January 28, 2025

Uganda risks losing its trade and investment gains made with the Democratic Republic of Congo after an estimated 100 cargo trucks from Kenya’s Mombasa Port and Uganda remain stranded along…

Java House restaurant chain sold in undisclosed multi-million dollar deal 

Paul MurungiBusiness & MarketsCompany NewsDestinations & HotelsEast AfricaFood, Wine & Fine DiningGlobal NewsLifestyleNews & AnalysisReal Estate & ConstructionThe Big StoryThe Executive TravelerJanuary 27, 2025January 27, 2025

Java House, a quick service restaurant chain in Uganda and other East African countries is set to change ownership for the fourth time in a space of a decade with…

KIU@25: Grooming East Africa’s Next Generation of Leaders— the story of human rights advocate Stella Kijange Lajiri

Brian EmorutCompany NewsEast AfricaGlobal NewsJanuary 27, 2025January 27, 2025

In the heart of Uganda lies Kampala International University (KIU), an institution that has quietly but powerfully become a cradle for nurturing the next generation of leaders in East Africa….

Climate change and monetary policy: A tough conversation with African central bankers

Paul MurungiBanking & Financial ServicesEast AfricaGlobal NewsNews & AnalysisPolitics & GovermentTechnology & InnovationThe Big StoryJanuary 27, 2025June 29, 2025

Travelling in rural Uganda and interacting with the population whose farming activities are imperiled by unprecedented rainfall patterns, one is likely to hear farmers who have worked the same land…

INVESTIGATION: Auditor General faults ICT Ministry for mishandling UGX 14 billion innovators’ fund 

CEO ReporterCompany NewsEast AfricaGlobal NewsManufacturing & IndustryNews & AnalysisPolitics & GovermentTechnology & InnovationThe Big StoryJanuary 24, 2025January 24, 2025

An Auditor General’s investigation has exposed the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance for mishandling over UGX 13.8 billion, which was meant to support Ugandan innovators in developing their ideas…

Uganda’s oil projects hit by delays, funding shortfalls – Auditor General says 

CEO ReporterBanking & Financial ServicesBusiness & MarketsCompany NewsEast AfricaEnergy, Oil & GasGlobal NewsNews & AnalysisPolitics & GovermentThe Big StoryJanuary 23, 2025January 23, 2025

The Auditor General, Edward Akol, has noted with concern that the Tilenga and KingFisher Development Area oil projects in western Uganda are behind schedule in hitting completion targets, with some…

Airtel Africa in strategic collaboration with top African artists to promote better data usage

Brian EmorutCompany NewsEast AfricaTechnology & InnovationJanuary 21, 2025January 21, 2025

Airtel Africa, a leading provider of telecommunications and mobile money services across 14 African countries, has partnered with three internationally renowned African artistes, Fally Ipupa (Democratic Republic of Congo), Diamond…

Tough times for Uganda as President Trump suspends US foreign aid for three months, cuts WHO and climate funding

CEO East Africa MagazineBanking & Financial ServicesBusiness & MarketsC-Suite LeadershipEast AfricaGlobal NewsNews & AnalysisPolitics & GovermentThe Big StoryJanuary 21, 2025January 21, 2025

Uganda, a major recipient of America’s foreign aid, could find herself in a tough position after the 47th President of the United States of America, Donald Trump issued an executive…

BREAKING NEWS: Cooper Motors shuts down operations in Uganda, other East African countries 

Paul MurungiAgriculture & Agro-industryAutomobiles & MobilityBanking & Financial ServicesCompany NewsEast AfricaGlobal NewsManufacturing & IndustryNews & AnalysisThe Big StoryJanuary 17, 2025January 18, 2025

Cooper Motors Corporation (CMC) Holdings, the parent company of CMC (Uganda) Limited has announced its decision to gradually wind down operations in Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania, in full compliance with…